The importance of vector control for the control and elimination of vector-borne diseases
Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) such as malaria, dengue, and leishmaniasis exert a huge
burden of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly affecting the poorest of the poor …
burden of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly affecting the poorest of the poor …
Alternative strategies for mosquito-borne arbovirus control
Background Mosquito-borne viruses—such as Zika, chikungunya, dengue fever, and yellow
fever, among others—are of global importance. Although vaccine development for …
fever, among others—are of global importance. Although vaccine development for …
Current vector control challenges in the fight against malaria
G Benelli, JC Beier - Acta tropica, 2017 - Elsevier
The effective and eco-friendly control of Anopheles vectors plays a key role in any malaria
management program. Integrated Vector Management (IVM) suggests making use of the full …
management program. Integrated Vector Management (IVM) suggests making use of the full …
Is dengue vector control deficient in effectiveness or evidence?: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Although a vaccine could be available as early as 2016, vector control remains
the primary approach used to prevent dengue, the most common and widespread arbovirus …
the primary approach used to prevent dengue, the most common and widespread arbovirus …
A critical assessment of vector control for dengue prevention
Recently, the Vaccines to Vaccinate (v2V) initiative was reconfigured into the Partnership for
Dengue Control (PDC), a multi-sponsored and independent initiative. This redirection is …
Dengue Control (PDC), a multi-sponsored and independent initiative. This redirection is …
Characterizing, controlling and eliminating residual malaria transmission
GF Killeen - Malaria journal, 2014 - Springer
Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) interventions can
reduce malaria transmission by targeting mosquitoes when they feed upon slee** …
reduce malaria transmission by targeting mosquitoes when they feed upon slee** …
Prevention efforts for malaria
Abstract Purpose of Review Malaria remains a global burden contributing to morbidity and
mortality especially in children under 5 years of age. Despite the progress achieved towards …
mortality especially in children under 5 years of age. Despite the progress achieved towards …
Current and future repellent technologies: the potential of spatial repellents and their place in mosquito-borne disease control
Every year, approximately 700,000 people die from complications associated with etiologic
disease agents transmitted by mosquitoes. While insecticide-based vector control strategies …
disease agents transmitted by mosquitoes. While insecticide-based vector control strategies …
Prospects for repellent in pest control: current developments and future challenges
The overall interest in environmentally safe pest control methods and the rise of insecticide
resistance in pest populations have prompted medical and agricultural entomology research …
resistance in pest populations have prompted medical and agricultural entomology research …
Efficacy of a spatial repellent for control of Aedes-borne virus transmission: A cluster-randomized trial in Iquitos, Peru
Over half the world's population is at risk for viruses transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, such
as dengue and Zika. The primary vector, Aedes aegypti, thrives in urban environments …
as dengue and Zika. The primary vector, Aedes aegypti, thrives in urban environments …